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Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,278

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,282

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,480

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $5,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLES2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $24,080 $27,660 $28,260
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $22,018 $25,283 $25,831
Entune 1,170 1,170      
Premium Package 860        
Floor mats 200 200 185 185 185
Bodyside moldings 209 209 170 170 170
Remote start 529 529      
Sunroof   420   800  
Navigation Package     590   590
Convenience Package     1,350    
Rear spoiler     395 395 395
Technology Package       1,090  
Entune 1,041 1,041      
Premium Package 765        
Floor mats 127 127 152 152 152
Bodyside moldings 125 125 151 151 151
Remote start 380 380      
Sunroof   373   729  
Navigation Package     512   512
Convenience Package     1,172    
Rear spoiler     329 329 329
Technology Package       946  
Options (change) 2,968 2,528 2,690 2,640 1,340
Options (change) 2,438 2,046 2,316 2,307 1,144
Destination 760 760 790 790 790
Total Price $21,638 $21,278 $27,560 $31,090 $30,390
Total Invoice $19,768 $19,480 $25,124 $28,380 $27,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,969
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLES2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,638$21,278$27,560$31,090$30,390
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,270-5,120-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,988$21,278$24,290$25,970$26,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$1,680$2,605
Total Invoice$19,768$19,480$25,124$28,380$27,765
Adjustments for Features-5940-2,981-4,674-3,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,174$19,480$22,143$23,706$24,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$0$1,563$2,429

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLES2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Moving object detection, rear   $25 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,345$695$3,965$5,815$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,270$5,120$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-2,981-4,674-3,193

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
ModelCorollaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length178.7 in191.5 in
Width69.3 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested50533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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